Outdoor activities and adventures

Ontario is built for outdoor adventure, welcoming explorers of every skill level and style.

The name itself is derived from First Nations words meaning “Shimmering Waters,” a fitting tribute to more than half a million freshwater lakes and rivers and thousands of kilometres of coastline. Across the vast landscape, every season brings a new way to get outside and go farther.

Tee off on scenic golf fairways, reel in the big one on a fishing trip, cruise open roads by motorcycle or explore the backcountry by ATV. Paddle waterways carved through wilderness, hike rugged trails and saddle up for a horseback ride across rolling countryside. Set up camp beneath a canopy of stars, whether in a backcountry tent, a fully equipped RV or a luxe glamping retreat.

When winter sweeps in, Ontario transforms into a true cold‑weather playground. Carve fresh tracks downhill skiing or snowboarding, glide across frozen lakes on skates, snowshoe through quiet forests or power along snowy trails by snowmobile. 

Climb higher, ride farther, explore deeper. From tranquil mornings on the water to adrenaline‑fuelled afternoons on rock faces and zip lines, Ontario delivers epic outdoor experiences all year long.